⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[CLS63]

After reaching an agreement with Sevilla, Barcelona is set to sign Jules Koundé. Barcelona definitely needed to strengthen their defense, so this is great news. A great job has been done by President Laporta in hijacking players to build a strong team. Barcelona team is handed Chelsea front and back. Right now, Barcelona is interested in signing every Chelsea player. A lot of players are being scouted by Chelsea, and some are being signed by Barcelona.

It has made me really surprised. Only four days ago I saw that Chelsea were closing in on finishing this deal. But now I see that it is almost done for Barcelona as Fabrizio Romano stated that with a tweet as well (https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1552310149527789568?s=20&t=rs93t6mYZigwEhyOE3VkwA). He says that Xavi has played a big role in this transfer. By this transfer, Barcelona will have stolen another player from Chelsea's targets indeed. And I've heard that Chelsea won't sell Azpilicueta and Alonso to them just because of this reason.

[izsara]

An agreement has been reached between barcelona and kounde and they just need to finalize personal terms before introducing it to the public, kounde would be a great addition to the barcelona defense and I think kounde and christensen would make a pretty ideal duo for the barcelona defense next season, barcelona have signed players new to every line at the moment and kounde will probably be their last transfer of the summer.

If it is true that Barcelona have officially brought in Jules Kunde, then we can be sure that Sevilla managed to make a big profit from the sale. But there is no official news on their twitter or website about Kounde yet, maybe wait for it now.

Kounde might add to the list of Xavi's best choices for central defenders even though there are 6 central defenders at Barcelona so far. Óscar Mingueza, Samuel Umtiti, Gerard Piqué may be left this season from the main squad if Kounde is sign. But I wonder why Barcelona are chasing too many centre-backs while Alba also needs good protection at left-back.

If you look at the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have now reached an agreement with Kounde for a transfer fee of £50.5 million.
This is their third purchase at a price that is quite expensive at the moment after Lewandowski and Raphinha.
Umtiti has always had problems with his feet and we know Pique that he is still at odds with the higher-ups so it is clear that this will be a good opportunity for Kounde in the Core squad if he can join there.

btw I'm still thinking, do they really want to make this very risky by focusing on this season to win the title there? because if they don't, I can guarantee that their finances will be very chaotic.

[Harkorede]

Principle Agreement  has been reached between Barcelona and Sevilla for Jules Kounde for a fixed fee of 50 million euros plus 10 million euros in variables. Agreement was reached yesterday after Barcelona improved on their first offer of 40 million + variables of 5 million. Well, Barcelona are on a spending spree at the moment. I guess TV rights money did come in handy and they are using it mainly to improve the squad.

Finally, this the deal saga is eventually coming to an end and Barcelona are the winning team, yet again, Fabrizio Romano also confirmed how close the deal is being to getting seal with all parties involved reaching an agreement, the prize wasn't stated in Fabrizio's report, but what you said is true that bring Barcelona transfer spending sum to a figure of €143.00m, It's so surprising for a team in financial woes, but I like the ways things are working out eventually for the club. Barcelona are really try to get under Chelsea's skin, Romano confirmed that Barcelona have stated again to César Azpilicueta their intention to negotiate again with Chelsea in order to sign him, it's will be very surprising if that happens to Tuchel is said to be keen on keep Azpi. I personally really like Azpilicueta's versatility he could play multiple positions and on both sides of a fullback, it will be equivalent to getting another Jordi Alba in the squad, If it happens I'll betting outrightly for Barcelona to lift the La Liga this season, the sign are very promising already.

Ronaldo behaviours towards his transfer is now looking some how greedy and selfish,  what I think about Ronaldo is that he always want to be in a club that is doing fine already but not always to remain in a club that is striving to do better when the club needs his presence badly. I think because of this attitude that is why most big clubs may not have interest to sign him, he is looking for a big club to make name to his carreer but not to help clubs to stand strong.

I don't think Ronaldo want to go to an already successful club, Man Utd were struggling before he came back, he was back because he could compete at every level available, greediness would be him seeking a club offering an higher pay, perhaps you can call selfishness, but I'm pretty sure would be fine with taking a pay cut right now just play in the champions league. He's probably concerned about his goals records in the UCL and wouldn't want anyone catching up with him.

[arallmuus]

By this transfer, Barcelona will have stolen another player from Chelsea's targets indeed. And I've heard that Chelsea won't sell Azpilicueta and Alonso to them just because of this reason.

Business wise, I dont think Barcelona would be able to them as well though. They even forced some players to take a pay cut or leave the club so that pretty much tells us their financial situation. Aside from this, why would Xavi even need another old left back on his team when he already has one that is on par in term of quality. That just doesnt make any sense though

[tygeade]

33 years old is not the end of a footballing career, Costa is a player full of experience so far and he has had impressive performances when he was a player at Atletico Madrid and Chelsea, Costa current status is without a club and reportedly there are several clubs from Arabia, Turkey, Spain and England are indeed interested in signing him, but of these clubs so far only Rayo Vallecano is serious about getting Costa and even now Rayo Vallecano has submitted a proposal to Diego Costa agent, although Costa is still one of the most dangerous strikers and honest I really miss all the controversies that have arisen due to the high temper that Diego Costa has had all this time.

It may not be the biggest deal or it may not help him retire early at 33 years old, but it is damn clear that he will not have a big career after this. Sure he could go to arabic clubs, turkish ones, even MLS if he wants to but that's about it, he is not going to be an important player of a big European club anymore. Hell he could even go with like 9th of a big league type of deal, it would help him stay in those leagues for another year, but that is a risk he is taking instead of signing a 4 year deal or at least 3 year deal with a club that would want him there, even when he is like this, because his talents may not be enough for ATM right now, but it is certainly good enough for a lower level league.

[rby]

I am of the opinion that Ronaldo should be left to go, infact no one is holding him, it's just because clubs are not coming for him, if not Ronaldo would have left Manchester United. We can say that clubs are coming for him but the terms of agreement is not harmonising.
Ronaldo didn't join the preseason training and matches, how can he successfully integrate with the team. This season that Manchester United talents like Martial wants to glow. I wish Ronaldo can leave Manchester United.

I guess that's just about it, clubs aren't coming for him and that's not because he is aged or isn't a good player anymore. I think it's more to the fact that, his salary range is probably unaffordable by most clubs or should i say won't want to pay him that Hugh and supposedly the demand that Manchester United would ask for the player. We know Manchester United are not ready to loose the player just yet with the team stil trying to gather itself and Ronaldo is very much unwilling to play for a side that isn't competing in the UCL and that's kind of hard for a player of his caliber too. If Ronaldo could look into reducing his salary,he might get a number 7 in a good UCL team.

That is if he will lower his salary and how possible will it be that the acclaimed GOAT will be in a club and another person earns more than him. This is the problem Ronaldo is facing. It is obvious Manchester United is not willing to lose him either but he didn't help the new manager, his departure would have distracted the young man if not that he is determined.

On the other hand, number 7 is not his problem. Any clubs he joins, whoever that has number 7 will be willing to give it to Ronaldo, maybe except Mbappe in PSG.

[CryptoPanda]

I don't know why they bought Ramsey at the first place. He is well known for being a fragile player having lots of injuries and he misses lots of goal opportunities. His career is basically over.

It prolly is, Aaron Ramsey has struggled for fitness for quite a long time now, to be honest i do not blame Juventus at all for terminating his contract with them, they bought him with a lot of hope and optimism, and made him one of their highest earners in the club, i think Ramsey was earning around £400k every week, thus when a club pays you that high, you are expected to deliver for them on the pitch, and that is something Ramsey did not manage to do at all; even when he was pushed out on loan to Rangers, he didn't perform too. I do not know what the next chapter is for Aaron, but i think he will prolly move to a smaller club, so that he can get enough playing time and see if he can revive his career. I would love to see him in the EPL again though, maybe the recent 'money-club' Newcastle can sign him.

Aaron Ramsey is a very good player, even at his age he can still play very well at top level. It is really unfortunate that his time at Juventus didn't go as he had expected. I don't know what the future holds for Aaron Ramsey but a move probably to the premier league will be good for him. Clubs like Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester united, Fulham could be interested in signing him on a 2 years deal or more.

[Coyster]

Ronaldo behaviours towards his transfer is now looking some how greedy and selfish,  what I think about Ronaldo is that he always want to be in a club that is doing fine already but not always to remain in a club that is striving to do better when the club needs his presence badly. I think because of this attitude that is why most big clubs may not have interest to sign him, he is looking for a big club to make name to his carreer but not to help clubs to stand strong.

I honestly can't fault Ronaldo's ideas, neither will i call him greedy or selfish, he does not want to leave Manchester United because he is not happy financially, he wants to leave because of the club's inability to compete for trophies, and their absence from the Champions League, no player of Ronaldo's status and level will be excited to play in the Europa League, so why should he. Big players play in big clubs, that is how it has always been, it is not peculiar to Ronaldo, Manchester United is a big club, but they are doing pretty bad at the moment, and the thing is, nobody knows when they will come good, they don't look like they can compete for the EPL next season.

Ronaldo himself is not a youngster, thus he doesn't have too many years left ahead of him, i am pretty sure he doesn't want to spend the few years he has left in his career struggling, and i can understand that, imagine Ronaldo not playing in the CL next season, and Manchester United still miss out on top four again at the end of next season, which is very possible.

[cryptofrka]

In what will surely be one of the most bizarre transfer deals of all time if it hapens (at least for me), Kasper Schmeichel is close to joining Nice. It has credibility, the source is L'Equipe.

Apparently he's accepted the deal - but Leicester will allow him to leave once they find a replacement.

He was a starter in a decent PL team so the only reason why he'd leave is that Nice is a way way waaay nicer place to live. Still - quite surprising to read this.

[BitcoinAccepted]

It is a pity that Schmeichel did not become as good as his father, that had become a real legend. Especially at the European Championship of 1992, but that aside. I don't know how good Schmeichel is, but because he is the son of he automatically has more prestige than other goalkeepers. It is now all exciting at Juventus how Pogba's injury will go. They were able to bring him in on a free transfer, but if he is not fit then it will not be much fun.

[judas]

According to the source below, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo doesn't even have any idea about their so-called interest in Cristiano Ronaldo now. It has made me really astonished honestly because the number of news about this transfer has increased a lot recently. I also started to give a slight chance for this transfer. But if their president really said this then it is over for Ronaldo. He wouldn't most probably find any big team that suits himself from now on. So it is time to move on with Manchester United for him.

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2022-2023/cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-atletico-madrid-president-calls-move-for-man-utd-forward-practically-impo_sto9061964/story.shtml

[Jackl87]

In what will surely be one of the most bizarre transfer deals of all time if it hapens (at least for me), Kasper Schmeichel is close to joining Nice. It has credibility, the source is L'Equipe.
Apparently he's accepted the deal - but Leicester will allow him to leave once they find a replacement.
He was a starter in a decent PL team so the only reason why he'd leave is that Nice is a way way waaay nicer place to live. Still - quite surprising to read this.

Well we can not really know what happened behind the scenes. I mean it is not really that unusual that a coach wants to change something before the start of the new season and therefore i think it is very well possible that Brendan Rodgers had a meeting with Schmeichel and told him that he is not planning with him as his starting goalie anymore. Stuff like that happens quite often. As you already said i also don't really see any other good reasons for Kasper Schmeichel to make the move from Leicester to Nice. I don't really think that he changes the club just because Nice is a nicer place then Leicester.
Maybe he wants to learn a new language or something.

[herurist]

It is a pity that Schmeichel did not become as good as his father, that had become a real legend. Especially at the European Championship of 1992, but that aside. I don't know how good Schmeichel is, but because he is the son of he automatically has more prestige than other goalkeepers. It is now all exciting at Juventus how Pogba's injury will go. They were able to bring him in on a free transfer, but if he is not fit then it will not be much fun.

Actually if we say about Kasper Schmeichel regardless of the opinion of people who do make comparisons of him with his father he is still a very good goalkeeper and even led Leicester to become champions in the Premiere League when they were underdogs it is clear that is an extraordinary achievement and his dedication at Leicester is very big even when he had the upper hand when Leicester won he even rejected the proposal of City and Manchester United at that time.

[coinlocket$]

Aaron Ramsey is a very good player, even at his age he can still play very well at top level. It is really unfortunate that his time at Juventus didn't go as he had expected. I don't know what the future holds for Aaron Ramsey but a move probably to the premier league will be good for him. Clubs like Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester united, Fulham could be interested in signing him on a 2 years deal or more.

WAs a good player, WAS.

Here in Italy after his injury in 3 years, he has shown nothing above a random normal player.

[lalabotax]

After missing out on Kounde, it seems like Chelsea's targeting Leicester's Fofana.

Wesley Fofana is a talented young CB, but I think his level isn't the same as Kounde. Kounde seems stronger and more experienced than Wesley Fofana. If Chelsea signs Fofana, it can be good for a long-term plan for Chelsea defense but I am not really sure he will bring a big impact in a short time. Wesley Fofana needs more experience to be stronger.

Anyway, let's hope Barcelona isn't interested to sign Fofana as well.  

In other news, Atletico's president Cerezo strongly denied all rumors regarding Ronaldo's transfer, basically saying 'no chance of happening'.

The statement from Cerezo has answered the rumors of the possibility of Ronaldo's move to Atletico Madrid. It is clear now that Ronaldo won't move to Atletico Madrid, it is impossible. If Ronaldo flies to Spain, it should be for the negotiation with Real Madrid, not for any other teams.

[snipie]

According to the source below, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo doesn't even have any idea about their so-called interest in Cristiano Ronaldo now. It has made me really astonished honestly because the number of news about this transfer has increased a lot recently. I also started to give a slight chance for this transfer. But if their president really said this then it is over for Ronaldo. He wouldn't most probably find any big team that suits himself from now on. So it is time to move on with Manchester United for him.

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2022-2023/cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-atletico-madrid-president-calls-move-for-man-utd-forward-practically-impo_sto9061964/story.shtml

The story started few weeks ago with this rumour, then ATM president denied it, then it calmed down a little then popped again after almost all clubs didn't seem to be interested on him.. Now the president of ATM denied this rumour again but he didn't deny a possible transfer if Simeone insisted on that and if ManU will pay CR7 or at least participate on his wage. In my opinion, a transfer will happen if these 2 conditions were met.

[borovichok]

Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for a central midfielder,a number ten,so far they have shown interest in three players, first on the list is zaniolo, the Italian that's plays at AS ROMA he is good but I don't rate him too much and he seems like a winger, the second is Madison,the Leicester city midfielder is like by Antonio Conte but for me he has consistency issues then the third one is Lucas paquelta, a Brazilian that plays at Lyon for me he is best suit to Tottenham than the others I just think he is the chosen one,he has been a mainstay at the Brazilian national team starting eleven that has plenty talents.

[karabiber]

I was surprised that Luis Suarez signed with Nacional, his childhood club in Uruguay. He had a very good season at Atletico Madrid. I thought he was going to MLS but i think he chose Nacional to prepare for the World Cup. Had he gone to MLS, the league would have ended in October and he would not have prepared himself adequately for the World Cup. On the one hand, i was happy. Because the return of great football players to their childhood clubs is very important for the motivation of that team.

[alegotardo]

I was surprised that Luis Suarez signed with Nacional, his childhood club in Uruguay. He had a very good season at Atletico Madrid. I thought he was going to MLS but i think he chose Nacional to prepare for the World Cup. Had he gone to MLS, the league would have ended in October and he would not have prepared himself adequately for the World Cup. On the one hand, i was happy. Because the return of great football players to their childhood clubs is very important for the motivation of that team.

He returns to Uruguay for just three months, a really short stay to kill the nostalgia, prepare for the world cup (as you already said) to be able to show all his performance in the best "showcase" of football and thus be able to impress someone. big team to get a good signing after that.

Nacional is really happy, sunk in one of the biggest financial crises it has ever lived, I hope to be able to impress fans and sponsors for those who know how to get out of the choke.

[Pandu Geddon]

Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for a central midfielder,a number ten,so far they have shown interest in three players, first on the list is zaniolo, the Italian that's plays at AS ROMA he is good but I don't rate him too much and he seems like a winger, the second is Madison,the Leicester city midfielder is like by Antonio Conte but for me he has consistency issues then the third one is Lucas paquelta, a Brazilian that plays at Lyon for me he is best suit to Tottenham than the others I just think he is the chosen one,he has been a mainstay at the Brazilian national team starting eleven that has plenty talents.

Lyon itself has indeed given the news to sell Lucas Paquelta. Previously, there was news that Arsenal was interested in the player. but it seems there is still no certainty.
now that Lucas paquelta is also wanted by Man City, they will compete with Tottenham in his signing.
if you were Lucas paquelta, which club would you choose? Man City or Tottenham?